John Balance’s explanation as reported in The Golden Age of Bloodsports: “This is about the phenomena that I see in media-based people that if you say something three times then, like the Red Queen in Lewis Carroll’s books, it becomes true (or perceived as true). The original source is lost in translation. I hate HIS-STORY. The lies on the page. In print. There is NO truth anywhere. See Charles Manson (again) for true vision reTRUTH. This was in the works when John Everall phoned up and it clicked into this embittered, world-weary vocal take. We were discussing the appearance of the… read more
John Balance’s explanation as reported in The Golden Age of Bloodsports: “This is about the phenomena that I see in media-based people that if you sa… read more
John Balance’s explanation as reported in The Golden Age of Bloodsports: “This is about the phenomena that I see in media-based people that if you say something three times then, like th… read more
Coil (1982–2004) was initially established in London in 1983 as an experimental solo outlet for ex-Psychic TV member John Balance, and became a full-fledged experimental sonic manipulation unit a year later following the arrival of keyboardist / programmer Peter Christopherson (Sleazy), a founder of Psychic TV as well as a member of Throbbing Gristle. After debuting with the 17-minute ritual recording How to Destroy Angels, Balance and Sleazy recruited the aid of Possession’s Stephen Thrower, J.G. “Foetus” Thirlwell, and The Virgin Prunes’ Gavin Friday to record their full-length 19… read more
Coil (1982–2004) was initially established in London in 1983 as an experimental solo outlet for ex-Psychic TV member John Balance, and became a full-fledged experimental sonic manipulation … read more
Coil (1982–2004) was initially established in London in 1983 as an experimental solo outlet for ex-Psychic TV member John Balance, and became a full-fledged experimental sonic manipulation unit a year later following the arrival of key… read more